Also, if you form an LLC to hold the property, you will need a designated agent(attorney) in that state. 

Escrow Agents would not be tracking notes being called.. right ? 

Regardless if you invest in state or out of state find yourself a solid agent who knows what they are talking about.

I'm an investor-friendly agent in the Grand Rapids area.

A lot of it has to do with location and time.If they are local owners looking at 1-2 LTR properties, I'll assist with identifying cash flowing/near cash flowing properties, assist them in the purchase as their buyers agent and assist with tenant procurement, listing, etc. but they can typically handle day to day management from there.Furnished properties, whether that be MTR or STR, are a lot more involved, as I'm sure you're aware of!

Within my 20 years of experience, Theodore, it's great to see proactive agents like yourself getting out there!

I'd done some reading in the past and thought a few of the main Canadian banks had such specialty trust divisions that could help you with plan setup.As for finding investments, networking with other investors, real estate agents, etc. is the way to go.Brian, from what I've heard is that CAN banks  make it extremely difficult to setup. 

Most agents don't.

I mainly was curious about what legal grounds we have in order to proceed, since the PMA doesn’t specifically state “agent won’t grant criminals unsupervised access to your vacant property”, I figured that was just given!

I have used Appfolio as a leasing agent to put properties up for lease, screen tenants, and rent them out.